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VPSO searching for missing man from Leesville
LEESVILLE, La. (KALB) - Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office requested the public’s help in locating a man from Leesville. Authorities announced through a social media post on April 25 that they are attempting to verify the safety and well-being of Bobby D. Burns, 61, of Leesville. VPSO requests that...
Truck destroyed by fire on Wednesday morning
The Newton Fire Department was busy dealing with a truck fire early Wednesday morning. According to Captain Melanie Smith, it happened at about 7:30 next to Highway 87 just north of Newton. The truck was destroyed, but fortunately there were no injuries. Captain Smith said the cause of the blaze...
Brookeland Goes Wild On High Island 26 to 0
The Brookeland Lady Wildcats won their district and took on the fourth place High Island Lady Cardinals in the Bi-District round of the UIL High School Softball playoffs. It only took the Lady Wildcats two a bats to dominate and eliminate High Island from the playoffs with a 3 inning 26 to 0 shellacking.
Arrest Reports for 04/24/24
43069 FM24-010J2 TAMPER/FABRICATE PHYS EVID W/INTENT TO IMPAIR. 23981 03-6883KV SPEEDING (EXCEED PRIMA FACIE LIMIT) - 46 MPH/35. 03-6884KV FAILED TO MAINTAIN FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. 02-6333KV FAILED TO MAINTAIN FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. 02-6334KV DISREGUARD RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. C02-1168KV OPEN CONTAINER. 02-6333KVFA FAILURE TO APPEAR. 03-6883KVFA FAILURE TO APPEAR. ~. DUPONT,...
New Llano man indicted for first-degree rape of a juvenile
LEESVILLE, La. (KPLC) - A Grand Jury has indicted a New Llano man after a 2023 arrest in which he was accused of molesting a juvenile, according to the Office of District Attorney for the 30th Judicial District. On August 2, 2023, James Karlson, was arrested on the following charges:
Newton County home destroyed by blaze late Saturday night
BEAUMONT, Texas — Firefighters from three volunteer departments were unable to save a Newton County home from flames over the weekend. The Newton Volunteer Fire Department responded to the house fire just before 11:45 p.m. Saturday night in the 5100 block of County Road 4002 according to a Facebook post from the fire department.
Arrest Reports for 04/22/24
41521 TRKV21029 FAILED TO MAINTAIN FINANCIAL RESPONSIBLITY. TRKV15731 FAILED TO MAINTAIN FINANCIAL RESPONSIBLITY. ON VIEW PROH SUBSTANCE/ITEM IN CORR/CIV COM FACILITY. T20-0311J4 - 1 NO DRIVER LICENSE WHEN UNLICENSED-NOT CDL. T20-0312J4 - 1 MINOR CONSUME ALCOHOL BEVERAGE - MISDEMEANOR. T20-0372J4 - 1 NO DRIVER LICENSE WHEN UNLICENSED-NOT CDL. T20-0562J4 -...
Some SWLA voters to head to the polls Saturday
(KPLC) - Some Southwest Louisiana voters will have the chance to head out to the polls to vote on several measures for the municipal general election scheduled for Saturday, April 27. Polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Driver’s license,. Louisiana Special ID,. LA Wallet digital...
Brookeland HS announces Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and High Honor Grad
Officials at Brookeland High School have announced the class of 2024 Valediction, Salutatorian, and High Honor Graduate. Dalton Fabela – Plans to attend Stephen F/. Austin State University in Nacogdoches and major in business and marketing. SALUTATORIAN. Samantha Gilbert – Plans to attend Sam Houston State University in Huntsville...
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